Physical therapy can help seniors maintain their independence and control symptoms of chronic disease by improving muscle strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility.

1. Promotes independence - helps seniors to move around more easily and gain confidence.

2. Prevents falls and injuries - seniors can learn to rehabilitate their bodies with exercise and reduce the likely hood of falling so they can remain independent.

3. Manage pain - pain associated with chronic disease such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, nerve pain and other muscular conditions can find relief with physical therapy.

4. Speed up recovery from injury or illness - physical therapy offers benefits by speeding up recovery time, reducing swelling and inflammation, and helping the body to heal faster,

5. Symptom Control - physical therapy can help ease and control symptoms of chronic disease such as Parkinson's, MS, stroke, hip/knee replacement, vertigo, just to name a few.